Spring Forward

April 16th, 2021

As the many trees of the Scott Arboretum begin to bloom, Swarthmore's campus feels more lively with every passing day, especially compared to one year ago. 

Enjoy these photos that capture the essence of spring at Swarthmore:

Pink and white flower petals cover the ground outside of stone building

Palmer, Pittenger, and Roberts Halls

Tree in bloom in background with green lawn in foreground.

Worth Courtyard. Photo by Martin Tomlinson '23

White flowers in branch in foreground; lamp post with garnet flag reading "Swarthmore" in background

South Campus

Three students wearing masks sit on oversized white Adirondack chair during sunset

The return of the Big Chair to Parrish Beach is yet another sign of Spring.

Stalks of yellow flowers dominate foreground; in background, domed building is out of focus.

Parrish Hall

Daffodils in focus of bottom right of picture. In background out focus are pink leaves on paved ground.

Magill Walk

Building with large windows behind trees in full bloom

Alice Paul Hall. Photo by Martin Tomlinson '23

Pink and white flowers in full bloom in foreground focus in front of columns

Palmer, Pittenger, and Roberts Halls

Pink flowers blooming on hanging branches in foreground

The Scott Arboretum encompasses more than 300 acres of Swarthmore's campus and exhibits more than 4,000 kinds of ornamental plants.

rows of yellow and white flowers grow in rows in foreground. McCabe Library in background

Magill Walk and McCabe Library

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